Prattville man's attempted murder trial set

PRATTVILLE — Trial for a Prattville man charged with attempted murder in the shooting of his girlfriend is set for July.

In January 2015, James Brandon Jordan, 24, was arrested after he allegedly shot the victim in the hip, then left her outside in the yard overnight for several hours, courthouse records reflect. The victim was found at 7 a.m., and Prattville police say she was shot about 1 a.m.

Authorities believe the shooting stemmed from an episode of domestic violence.

Jordan has remained in the Autauga Metro Jail since his arrest under a $60,000 bond, jail records show.

His attorney, Michael Kidd, doesn’t deny his client shot the victim.

“This is a horrible set of facts,” Kidd said. “There were drugs involved; Ambien, Loratab and alcohol. We are arguing with the state over the charge. It is our position that Mr. Jordan did not intend to kill the victim.”

The case came up in Autauga County Circuit Court during a plea day before Judge Ben Fuller. During plea negotiations, Kidd said he wanted the attempted murder charge downgraded to assault. The prosecution balked.

“It is our belief, and we feel the evidence will show, that this was a crime of intent,” said Jessica Sanders, assistant district attorney. “Mr. Jordan intended to shoot the victim. We’ll let the jury decide the facts.”

Jordan’s trial is set for the week of July 25, courthouse records show.